Program Name: Contact Name: Website: Location: Run by: Type (STEM/Culture/Both): Cost to Students: Size: Number of Applications: Target Demographic: Length of Program: Residential: Project Aims: Camp Jungai N/A http://www.campjungai.org.au/ Victoria, AUS Outdoor Education Group (OEG) Culture Group of 56 Year 7 students AUD$ 216 per student (3 day) N/A N/A Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Students 1-5 days Yes
Provide outdoor experiences that improve the wellbeing of people, communities, and the natural world
Help create a world where more people think and act to support: positive relationships with themsleves; dynamic, and healthy communitie.
Creating Awareness of Agricultural and Life Science Disciplines, Degree Programs, and Discoveries (CAALS 3D): Summer Research Experience
Alexandria Graves https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/diversity/programs/recruitment/caal
s-3d/ North Carolina, USA North Carolina State University STEM N/A 30 Students N/A
African American, Native American, and Hispanic from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (a two-year
university) 1 week N/A
Increase participants' awareness and interest in career fields within food, agricultural, environmental, and life sciences
Increase participants' awareness and interest in cutting-edge research in food, agricultural, environmental, and life sciences
Engage participants in innovative, hands-on research with faculty in CAALS Expose participants to committed faculty and students who can serve as mentors and role models
Hands-on Monash Kristel Keleher http://www.monash.edu/about/Indigenous/students/outreach Victoria, AUS Monash University Both N/A N/A N/A Indigenous Students 3 days Yes Provide insight into university life Increase teamwork skills among participants Provide cultural insight to participants InspireU Andrew Dylan http://www.atsis.uq.edu.au/inspireu Queensland, AUS University of Queensland: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit STEM N/A N/A N/A Indigenous Students 5-6 days Yes
Enable insight into university study in chosen fields (Eng., Health, Business, Law, Science)
Explore career opportunities Experience university life
Meyerhoff Scholars Program Keith Harmon http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/ Maryland, USA University of Maryland, Baltimore County STEM $-5,000 to $-22,000 USD (Paid scholarships) 50 students ~2000 All, originally for African American 4 years Yes
Increase diversity in STEM fields Provide a social support network for students Provide personal role model advising Inform parents regarding child's success Sacred Circle N/A
http://www.metowe.com/leaders hip-programs/signature-school- programming/aboriginal- education/
Ontario, CAN Me to We Culture N/A 8-25 Youths First Nation, Metis, or Inuit 3 days, broken up throughout the year N/A
Increase academic achievement and engagement Develop advanced leadership skills, self-esteem, and confidence Strengthen sense of belonging and community
Inspire and support for youth to participate in their communities as leaders Explore and celebrate personal and cultural identity Science Wananga Hiria Tutakangahau https://sciencewananga.otago.ac.nz/ Various around NZ University of Otago Both Free 50 Students Indigenous (Maori) Students 2 x 3 day programs Yes Understand connections between culture and science Enhance achievment and engagement in science and health STEM Youth Development Camp N/A N/A New South Wales, AUS
The Connected Communities Directorate The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (NSW AECG)
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA)
STEM N/A About 130 Students N/A Indigenous Students 3 days Yes Introducing science as an area of study & career Greater respect and validation of indienous knowledge Building confidence in seeking a STEM future
Step Up to Stem Jen Hill http://www.ncssm.edu/stepup North Carolina, USA North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics STEM N/A 16 Students N/A African American, Native American, and Hispanic Students 2 weeks Yes Improve underrepresented participants' competence in science and math Nurture underrepresented participants' enthusiasm for science and math Increase interest in pursuing careers in science and math UBC Summer Science Program N/A http://health.aboriginal.ubc.ca/education/ubc-summer-science-
program/ British Colombia, CAN University of British Colombia Both $200 CAD N/A N/A High school Aboriginal students 1 week Yes
Inform students of health and science careers
Provide information on university pre-requisites, course planning, and admissions Offer a holistic education experience that includes cultural practices Provide Aboriginal role models in health care and sciences Incorporate cultural knowledge into daily activities University of Sydney Indigenous
Australian Engineering Summer School
(IAESS) N/A
http://sydney.edu.au/engineering
/iaess/ New South Wales, AUS University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Both Free 20 Students N/A Indigenous Students 6 days Yes
Increase understanding of STEM careers and study Provide interactions with mentors in STEM professionals Increase career aspirations
Increase representation of Indigenous people in STEM fields
UWA Science Camp for Indigenous
Students Brendon DeGois s.uwa.edu.au/outreach/camp Western Australia, AUS University of Western AustraliaSchool of Indigenous Studies STEM Free N/A N/A Indigenous Students 4 days Yes
Increase the number of Indigenous students enrolled in university Increase the number of Indigenous students pursuing STEM at university Increase student aspirations to go to university
Increase understanding of the interrelationship of STEM and culture Provide students with role models
VCE Summer School (VCESS) N/A http://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/jum
p-in/summerschool/ Victoria, AUS University of Melbourne Student Union STEM $490 AUD (Residential)$190 AUD (Day Program) 70 Students (max) N/A High school students with disadvantaged backgrounds 2 weeks Yes
Help participants gain a head start on education Create a focus on a healthy study-life balance
Correct disadvantages brought about by the Victorian education system Year 8 Discovery Days N/A http://www.sis.uwa.edu.au/outreach/yr8 Western Australia, AUS University of Western Australia STEM Free 100+ Students N/A Indigenous Students 3 days Yes Broaden the scopes of participants Increase student knowledge regarding university entrance pathways
Appendix A.ii: Non-Interviewed Programs
Program Name: STEM Program Elements: Culture Program Elements: Post-Program Elements: Other Program Elements: Evaluation Indicators: Evaluation Tools:
Camp Jungai N/A
History: Weapons and artifacts Cultural sessions (stories, games and didgerdoo) Bush Medicine
Art
Traditional dance and music
N/A Team building exercises N/A N/A
Creating Awareness of Agricultural and Life Science Disciplines, Degree Programs, and Discoveries (CAALS 3D): Summer Research Experience
Hands-on research in CAALS labs Paired with research scientist for the week
Presentations of findings at end of program N/A Mentorship program N/A N/A N/A
Hands-on Monash N/A Cultural activities Mentorship program
Interatctions with university students Keynote speeches from community leaders and other inspiring people
Sport activities
N/A N/A
InspireU N/A N/A N/A Six programs: Engineering, Junior Science, Law, Buisness, Health Science, Junior Engineering N/A N/A
Meyerhoff Scholars Program
STEM university study Study groups Tutoring Summer Bridge program
Professional mentorship program Faculty advising Peer counseling Summer Bridge program
Reunions
Work placements Financial aid Community service N/A N/A
Sacred Circle N/A
The Seven Teachings (honesty, humility, truth, wisdom, love, respect, bravery)
Medicine Wheel
Aboriginal youth mentors help facilitate activities and cultural discussions
N/A Various leadership activities N/A N/A
Science Wananga Hands-on activities Meet professionals Work with community N/A N/A N/A N/A
STEM Youth Development Camp Exploring STEM fields: the mathematics of fire, astronomy, maths and community research, robotics
Visting a CSIRO radio telescope observatory N/A N/A
Hands-on activities Engaging with industry
Talking to role models N/A N/A
Step Up to Stem Hands-on research Daily math, science, engineering activities N/A N/A
Sessions to improve writing for research papers Good grades required for admittance Wellness activities
Enrichment activities (seminars, career sessions)
N/A N/A
UBC Summer Science Program Exposure to science and health activities Conversations with Indigenous elders N/A Insight into future academic and career choices N/A N/A
University of Sydney Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS)
Hands-on activities Company site visits Meet professionals Work placements
Indigenous university student & faculty role models Interactive events: dancing, storytelling
Indigenous history of Sydney N/A N/A
Number of scholarships awarded High school retention rates
University entrance rates Feedback discussion at end of camp
UWA Science Camp for Indigenous Students
Hands-on experiences in science, engineering, medicine, and technology
Work with professionals Current university students role models
N/A N/A Career forum and information session at the end of the program N/A N/A
VCE Summer School (VCESS) Some science classes (wide variety of course offerings that are not just STEM) N/A N/A Tutoring provided by other students Residential program includes social events like a trip to
QVM N/A N/A
Appendix A.ii: Non-Interviewed Programs
Program Name: Standardised Elements Standardised Aim Keywords Standardised Indicators Standadised Evaluation Metrics
Camp Jungai Meet Indigenous eldersCultural activites (2) Abilities & Achievement: culture (5) Social community N/A N/A
Creating Awareness of Agricultural and Life Science Disciplines, Degree Programs, and Discoveries (CAALS 3D): Summer Research Experience
Communication after program Research project Hands-on activities Meet STEM professionals Lab experience
(1) Awareness: STEM careers, STEM university (3) Aspirations: STEM careers, STEM university
(5) Social community N/A N/A
Hands-on Monash Communication after programCultural activites (1) Awareness: culture (2) Abilities: teamwork
(7) Experience university life N/A N/A
InspireU N/A (1) Awareness: university, STEM careers (7) Experience university life N/A N/A
Meyerhoff Scholars Program
Communication after program Tutoring
Research project Classes
(5) Social community
(2) Abilities & Achievement N/A N/A
Sacred Circle Provide mentors/role models Meet Indigenous elders Cultural activies
(1) Awareness: culture
(2) Abilities & Achievement: leadership (4) self-confidence
(5) Social community
N/A N/A
Science Wananga Hands-on activites Meet STEM professionals Work with community
(2) Abilities & Achievement
(6) Connect STEM and culture N/A N/A
STEM Youth Development Camp Hands-on activites Meet STEM professionals Provide mentors/role models
(1) Awareness: STEM university, STEM careers, culture
(4) Self-confidence N/A N/A
Step Up to Stem Hands-on activities Research project Classes
(2) Abilities: STEM
(3) Aspirations: STEM, STEM careers N/A N/A
UBC Summer Science Program Meet Indigenous elders
(1) Awareness: STEM careers, STEM career pathways, university application, culture
(5) Social community (6) Connect STEM and culture
N/A N/A
University of Sydney Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS)
Provide mentors/role models Meet Indigenous elders Cultural activies
Interaction with university students Hands-on activites
Site visits
Meet STEM professionals
(1) Awareness: STEM university, STEM careers (3) Aspirations: STEM careers
(5) Social community
Number of scholarships awarded High school retention rates
Attending university Group discussion
UWA Science Camp for Indigenous Students
Provide mentors/role models Interaction with university students Hands-on activites
(3) Aspirations: university (5) Social community
(6) Connect STEM and culture N/A N/A
VCE Summer School (VCESS) Classes (2) Abilities & Achievement: STEM, culture N/A N/A